Publications

Technical booklet K provides guidance on regulations 65, 66 and 68 which set out the requirements for ventilation.

Technical booklet L provides guidance on regulations 70-76 which set out the requirements for combustion appliances and fuel storage systems.

Technical booklet N provides guidance on regulations 80-82 which set out the requirements for drainage.

Technical booklet P provides guidance on regulations 84, 88 and 89 which set out the requirements for sanitary appliances, unvented hot water storage systems and reducing the risk of scalding.

Technical booklet V provides guidance on regulations 96-99 which set out the requirements for glazing.

Technical booklet R provides guidance on regulations 91-94 which set out the requirements relating to access to and use of buildings. 

Demonstrating compliance with Regulation R2 to the District Council (and on appeal to the department). For plans deposited before 31st October 2012.

Documentation relating to the 2012-13 SCS pay award.

This document provides a framework that enables the delivery of the high level strategic direction for the future of Enterprise Shared Services in the Northern Ireland Civil Service.

Update on pension reform for the Home Civil Service pension scheme

The guidance contained in this technical booklet relates only to the requirements of regulations 23 and 24(2) in Part B. The work will also have to comply with all other requirements of the relevant Building Regulations.

Technical booklet C provides guidance on regulations 26-29 which set out the requirements for site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture.

Technical booklet D provides guidance on regulations 30 and 31 which set out the requirements for Structure. 

Update on proposed new pension schemes with pension age linked to state pension age from April 2015.

NICS staff handbook

You have a choice between two pensions - nuvos or partnership. Both these provide a valuable range of benefits during your time in the NICS and afterwards.
 

You have a choice between two pensions - nuvos or partnership. Both these provide a valuable range of benefits during your time in the NICS and afterwards.
 

The Department of Finance and Personnel, in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 1 (2) of the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) Order 1979(a) and paragraph 2(1) and (2) of Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Act 1974(b) makes the following Order.

This booklet provides a guide to enable you to make your choice of pension. It may not cover every aspect. The full details are contained only in the rules, which are the legal basis of the scheme.
 

This newsletter contains important information and news about your Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme (Northern Ireland) [PCSPS(NI)] pension, including sections on things you may need to tell us about.